Qualifications:
- Licensed preferred or Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy (or the equivalent) from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, or related human service with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and substance use.
- Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Therapy.
- Clinical experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults (families).
- Case Management experience preferred.
- Group counseling/Psychoeducation experience preferred.
- Valid Florida driver's license. Safe driving record. Proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Bilingual preferred not required
General Job Description: Provides support and counseling intervention to children (age 9-17) and their families. Facilitates individual, group, and family therapy sessions using CBT, TF-CBT, SFBT, MI techniques. Completes psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, and goal reviews as required by contract. Uses psycho-education with parents/legal guardians to build healthy attachments with their children and increase knowledge of developmental stages/needs of children/adolescents. Serves as an agency representative to community organizations whose primary effects are targeted toward meeting children’s needs. Works closely to identify the appropriate community services for children and their families including educational, social services, legal, medical and other needs. Reports child abuse as required and notifies supervisor.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required and management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. You may be required to perform other duties, if necessary.
Must live in South Florida.
Willingness to travel across Broward County when needed.
Master Level
Full Time
Flexible Schedule
Spanish Speaking REQUIRED
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
- Hybrid work
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual (Spanish REQUIRED) (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330